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Chicago vs Detroit

Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.

MetricChicago, IL61Detroit, MI58
Fit score6158
Affordability7881
Housing5261
Jobs736
Safety6618
Climate8979
Amenities7382
Est. monthly cost$4,293$4,078
Typical rent (household-sized)$1,581$1,122
Median home value$315,200$76,800
Median HH income$75,134$39,575
Unemployment5.9%10.7%
Population2.7M636.6K
Summer high / winter low85° / 21°83° / 20°
Sunny days / yr206175
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